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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2022-06-13 (Closed Session) Seal Beach, California June 13, 2022 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kalmick Council Members: Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt Absent: None City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Philip Gonshak, Police Chief Joe Bailey, Chief, Marine Safety Department Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Sherry Johnson, Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer Iris Lee, Acting Director of Public Works Dana Engstrom, Acting City Clerk Thomas Moon, Orange County Fire Authority David Greene, Executive Assistant, Community Development Cynthia Solares, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police James Dowdell, Police Officer Phillip Viebrock, Police Officer Lauren Barich, Management Analyst Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst Julia Clasby, Police Lieutenant David Spitz, Associate Engineer APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Manager Ingram pulled Items I and J from the consent calendar to allow further discussion. Acting City Clerk Engstrom announced that four (4) emailed comments were received and five (5) PowerPoints were received after the posting of the agenda that were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried , PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS • Girl Scout Troop 3341 Silver Awards: • Addison Price & Josephine Stevenson — "Encouraging Literacy in the Orange County Foster System" Nathaly Ann Sumoba — "Decreasing the Chance of Injury in Youth Soccer" • Alissa Endelman & Sophia Mason — "Dog Care 101: Creating Successful Homes for Both the Dog and Owner" • Yara Saadeh — "Now COVID. Next What: a Middle Schooler's Guide to Emotional Well-Being During COVID" • Phoebe Grimshaw — "Expressing Emotion through Art: No Special Supplies Needed to Create Art" • Run Seal Beach Recognition of Winners: o Rachelle Lee Warner 10K Female o Dan Lasker 10K Male o Mya Lugo 5K Female o Gabriel Velasco 5K Male The Run Seal Beach presentation was continued to the next in person meeting. • Introduction of New Employees: :o David Greene, Executive Assistant to the Community Development Department o Cynthia Solares, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police o James Dowdell, Police Officer o Phillip Viebrock, Police Officer • Chief Bailey acknowledged National Beach Safety-Rip Current Awareness Week. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. Speakers: Olivia, Ella, Maria Fattal, Nicholas, Cheng, Chi Kredell, Dalia, Michael Shepard, and Brandon. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele reported that prior to the meeting the City Council met in closed session. Prior to the start of closed session, the Council considered an adopted finding to AB 361 Government Section 54953(e) to conduct this meeting and other meetings scheduled through the end of June via teleconference to protect the public based on a number of COVID-19 positive cases within the City organization. The City Council also discussed the one (1) item posted on the agenda and Mr. Steele indicated that the City Council took no reportable action. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram thanked the Council for their ongoing support and efforts to continue to do what we can to ensure the health and safety of the public and City staff. She also thanked the community for their patience and support. noting it is not ideal for any of us to be in this position again; however, the City unfortunately has an outbreak of COVID-19 infections within the organization and multiple others exposed in City facilities over the past week. City Manager Ingram noted how much of an impact this is for a small organization such as Seal Beach since we do not have the depth of staff to be able to sustain an outbreak. We are taking immediate action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 so the City can continue to provide uninterrupted services to the community. City Manager indicated that City Hall and the majority of City facilities remain open to the public and all meetings are temporarily moved from in-person to remote to ensure there are no large gatherings of City staff members, City officials, and members of the public. She encouraged the public to conduct as much City business as possible via telephone and the City website, or by using the general email address askcityhallsealbeachca.gov for the next several weeks. She encouraged the public to wear a mask while in City facilities as well. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Moore attended Coffee with a Cop and thanked the Police Department for organizing the event. He thanked Tim Kelsey, Anthony Nguyen, and the Community Services Department for a wonderful Summer Kick-Off event at Edison Park and thanked the Lions Club for providing the food. Council Member Sustarsic attended a Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting, a Library Advisory Board meeting, two Budget Workshops, the Public Safety Awards Breakfast, a meeting with the Frontier representatives, the Los Alamitos High School Graduation Ceremony, and the Summer Kick-Off at Edison Park. She thanked the Community Services Department for coordinating the event. Council Member Massa-Lavitt had nothing to report. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa had nothing to report. Mayor Kalmick indicated he attended the Los Alamitos High School Graduation Ceremony and the Public Safety Awards Breakfast. STUDY SESSION Frontier Fiber Optic Project Update City Manager Ingram welcomed Doug McAllister, Vice President of External Affairs with Frontier and his team who presented to Council and the community an update on a Frontier fiber optic project that will offer a new fiber network to both College Park West and College Park East. City staff has been working closely with Doug and his team since February to determine how best to support bringing fiber to both College Park West and College Park East neighborhoods, and at the same time ensuring the integrity of the City's street infrastructure. City Manager Ingram thanked and acknowledged Doug McAllister and his team for their partnership in this joint effort and their dedication to investing in this project on behalf of the community. Additionally, she acknowledged and thanked Iris Lee, Acting Public Works Director and David Spitz, Associate Engineer, for their guidance, expertise, and support over the past five months on this project. City Manager Ingram turned the presentation over to Doug McAllister. He discussed how fiber broadband impacts communities, how Frontier's 100% fiber network reaches residents, optical network terminal (ONT), Micro Trenching. collaboration (expedite, educate, and escalate), and cost. Council Member questions were addressed by Doug McAllister and Sean Murphy. Supervisor of Network Operations, from his team. No action was taken on this item. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no council items. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with exception of Items I and Item J. A. Approval of the May 23, 2022 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on May 23, 2022. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2022) June 13, 2022 - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report— April 30, 2022 - Receive and File. D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1695 - That the City Council adopt Ordinance 1695 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code by Revising and Supplementing the City's Water Conservation Provisions." E. Professional Services Agreement with Sagecrest Planning + Environmental - That the City Council approve Resolution 7294: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Sagecrest Planning + Environmental: and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. F. Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. - That the City Council approve Resolution 7295: 1 . Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc.; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. G. Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and the California State Lands Commission Related to the Beach House Restaurant - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7296: 1. Approving the amendment of Lease No. PRC 3792.1 between the City of Seal Beach and the California State Lands Commission; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment. H. Ratifying the Declaration of Emergency, Approval of Emergency 1-405 Waterline Improvement Relocation and Dispensing with Public Bidding Requirements and Notice of Completion, and Authorization to Approve Payment for the Emergency I- 405 Improvement Waterline Relocation, CIP EM2201 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7297: 1. Declaring the 1-405 Improvement Water Relocation, CIP EM2201, was necessary for the immediate preservation of life, health and property of the City, and therefore ratifies the declaration by the Public Works Director that the 1-405 Improvement Waterline Relocation, CIP EM2201 , adjacent to the Beverly Manor Reservoir. was of urgent necessity for the immediate preservation of life, health and property; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Valverde Construction, Inc. for the emergency 1-405 Improvement Waterline Relocation, CIP EM2201, in the amount of $128,006.42 under an existing on-call agreement with Valverde Construction, Inc. without advertising for bids, in the amount of $128,006.42; and, 3. Accepting the emergency work to the City's public water system, CIP EM2201 , by Valverde Construction, Inc. in the amount of $128,006.42; and, 4. Directing the City Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance; and, 5. Approving Budget Amendment BA #22-12-01 in the amount of$128,006.42. Council adopt Resolution 7298: 1. Approving the Facility License Agreement with Seal Beach Swim Club for use 1. of McGaugh Pool; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. - - - • - - - - - - . . .. _ . - - - ' - - - •- Council adopt Resolution 7299: 1. Authorizing 1. the Facility License Agreement with - Le .. . - e •- L i 'cc : A . _- to execute the Agreement. K. Service Agreement with Brevvie to Install Remote Accessible Beach Lockers Next to Lifeguard Headquarters - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7300: 1. Approving the Services Agreement with Brevvie LLC to place a "smart locker" next to Lifeguard Headquarters; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. L. Southern California Edison License Agreement: Seal Beach Bicycle Path and Edison Park - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7301: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) for the use of the Seal Beach Bicycle Path between North Gate Road and the San Gabriel River Trail; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) for the use of Edison Park located on College Park Drive. Acting City Clerk Engstrom took a roll call vote to approve the consent calendar items. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR I. Seal Beach Swim Club Facility License Agreement— McGaugh Pool - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7298: 1. Approving the Facility License Agreement with Seal Beach Swim Club for use of McGaugh Pool; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Marine Safety Chief Bailey provided a comprehensive background of the staff report and addressed Council Member questions. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Kalmick, to adopt Resolution 7298: 1. Approving the Facility License Agreement with Seal Beach Swim Club for use of McGaugh Pool; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Acting City Clerk Engstrom took a roll call vote to approve item I. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried J. Shore Aquatics Club Facility License Agreement - McGaugh Pool - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7299: 1. Authorizing the Facility License Agreement with Shore Aquatics Club for use of the McGaugh Pool; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Marine Safety Chief Bailey indicated he was available for questions. There were no questions. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to adopt Resolution 7299: 1. Authorizing the Facility License Agreement with Shore Aquatics Club for use of the McGaugh Pool; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Acting City Clerk Engstrom took a roll call vote to approve item J. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearing items. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS M. Calling and Consolidation of Election — November 8, 2022 - That the City Council adopt: 1. Ordinance 1696 calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and, 2. Resolution 7302 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of the election of three Members of the City Council (District 1 , District 3, and District 5) for the full four year term of the office; and, 3. Resolution 7303 adopting regulations for Candidates' Statements submitted to the voters; and, 4. Resolution 7304 providing for the conduct of a Municipal Run-off Election in the event no candidate receives 50% plus 1 votes to be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Acting City Clerk Engstrom provided a comprehensive background of the staff report. There were no Council Member questions. Mayor Pro Tern Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Moore, to adopt: 1. Ordinance 1696 calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and, 2. Resolution 7302 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of the election of three Members of the City Council (District 1 , District 3, and District 5) for the full four year term of the office; and, 3. Resolution 7303 adopting regulations for Candidates' Statements submitted to the voters. Acting City Clerk Engstrom took a roll call vote to approve item M. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Resolution 7304 was inadvertently omitted from the motion, therefore an additional motion and vote was conducted. Mayor Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to adopt Resolution 7304 providing for the conduct of a Municipal Run-off Election in the event no candidate receives 50% plus 1 votes to be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Acting City Clerk Engstrom took a roll call vote to approve item M — Resolution 7304. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried N. Orange County Housing Finance Trust - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7305: 1. Approving membership in the Orange County Housing Finance Trust; and, 2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Joint Powers Agreement. Community Development Director Smittle provided a comprehensive background of the staff report and addressed Council Member questions. Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to adopt Resolution 7305: 1. Approving membership in the Orange County Housing Finance Trust; and, 2. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Joint Powers Agreement. Acting City Clerk Engstrom took a roll call vote to approve item N. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried O. COVID-19 Event Summary and After-Action Report - That the City Council receive and file the COVID-19 Event Summary and After-Action Report. Lieutenant Clasby provided a comprehensive background of the staff report and addressed Council Member questions. This item was received and filed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:37 p.m., to Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. 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